Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Viltrox
72 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
7Artisans
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 51 reviews
The Viltrox lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional value, sharp image quality, and solid build. Users praise the fast apertures and autofocus performance, though some note issues with chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes and noisy autofocus on certain models. Overall, these lenses are seen as a budget-friendly alternative that punches above their price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality wide open
- Solid metal construction
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- Noisy autofocus in video
- Slow autofocus in low light
- No weather sealing
- Front-heavy on small bodies
Value for money 18
Image quality 20
Build quality 12
Autofocus performance 15
Bokeh 6
Low light performance 8
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
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Scores
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | multi-layer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.66★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm0.360score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm1.218score per dollar
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 9mm F2.8 E 9mm
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
